Proposal #1:
Proposed Session Title / Titre de Session Proposé /Título de la sesión propuesta *
Core Internet Values: Evolution and Challenges for ICANN
Brief Description / Brève description / Breve descripción *
The concept of core Internet values has been a cornerstone of the Internet’s architecture. However, with seismic shifts in technology, governance models, and geopolitical dynamics, these values require adjustment to remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving environment.
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Why should this be a plenary panelsession at ICANN 82? Because this conversation is not just relevant—it’s critical, especially with the upcoming WSIS+20 Review. Protecting the integrity of the Internet is essential to ensuring it remains a global space for innovation, connection, and opportunity for everyone.
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1. The evolution of core Internet values and their potential need for adjustment.
2. Emerging policy trends (e.g., digital sovereignty, cybersecurity frameworks) and their impact on ICANN’s operations.
3. The consequences of redefining Internet core values for ICANN’s mission and stakeholders.
4. ICANN’s unique experience in balancing global collaboration and practical governance constraints.
Session Structure: (could be adjusted to be 60 or 75 90 minutes)
• Introduction
- Introduction (5 minutes): The Moderator provides an overview of the session objectives
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- and ICANN’s mission
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- Panel Discussion (25 minutes):
o Revisiting core Internet values: What adjustments may be needed and why?
o Examining external forces (technological, governance, geopolitical) and their impact on ICANN’s work.
o ICANN’s experience: What is realistic to implement, and what challenges must be overcome?
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- Invited Community Member's Input - ICANN stakeholder perspectives and recommendations. (30 minutes)
- Open floor (20 minutes)
- Panelists Closing Remarks (10 minutes): Key takeaways and next steps
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Rationale/Desired Outcomes - Justification/Résultats souhaités / Justificación/Resultados deseados *
By fostering a forward-looking, solution-driven dialogue, this session will strengthen collective efforts to protect the Internet’s core values and promote collaboration among ICANN stakeholders to navigate today’s complex and evolving environment.
The key takeaways will be:
1. Understanding Change: Provide clarity on why core Internet values may need adjustment and how those adjustments intersect with ICANN’s mission.
2. Anticipating Consequences: Evaluate the potential impact of these adjustments on ICANN’s operations and global governance role.
3. Empowering Stakeholders: Equip stakeholders with actionable strategies to help ICANN navigate these challenges while maintaining its commitment to a stable, secure, and inclusive Internet.
4. Driving Consensus: Foster collaboration across stakeholder groups to ensure alignment on how ICANN can protect core Internet values in today’s complex environment.
Which, if any, other community groups do you plan to involve in your session? Please explain your plans for working cooperatively with the group(s), including your contacts, skill sets sought, etc. *
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ICANN Board- ICANN Office of the CTO).
- Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC),
- ccNSO
- GNSO
Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG)- IETF
- ALAC
Session Leaders/Facilitators and Panelists/Presenters - Facilitateurs de session et présentateurs - Líderes de sesión/facilitadores y panelistas/presentadores *
• Vint Cerf – Internet Pioneer • Kurtis Lindqvist, ICANN CEO • Becky Burr, ICANN Board • Olivier Crepin-Leblond – Chair, Dynamic Coalition on Core Internet Values; Founder, EuroDIG; Chair, CPWG/ICANN • Fadi Chehadé - was the President and CEO of ICANN from 14 September 2012 until 10 March 2016. He built a strong executive leadership team that transformed ICANN. • Ana Cristina F. Amoroso das Neves – Chair, UN Commission on Science & Technology for Development; Head, Internet Governance Office, Portugal • David A. Gross – International Telecommunications Policy Expert; Former US Ambassador to the ITU • Wang Lang – Deputy Director, International Department, China Internet Information Center (CNNIC) • John Crain – ICANN SVP & Chief Technology Officer • Moderator: Pari Esfandiari, ALAC, EURALO, Dynamic Coalition on Core Internet Values, Global TechnoPolitics Forum
Under which At-Large Priority Activities 2025 work track area does this topic fall? / Dans quel domaine de travail ce sujet relève-t-il? - En qué área de seguimiento de trabajo de las actividades prioritarias de At-Large 2025 se incluye este ema? ... See list of tracks: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+FY25+Strategic+Priority+Activities *
Policy
Are you planning on inviting any ICANN Board members/Executives? If so, please list hereafter in order for Staff to work with Board Operations on invitations. *
Kurtis Lindqvist, Becky BurrTripti Sinha
Additional information or comments /
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“But you promised…” - Evaluating Community perceptions on the new gTLD program's Global Public Interest (GPI)
NEW TITLE: SubPro’s promise and the New gTLD Round
Session Duration:
90 minutes - now 75 minutes
Objective:
To critically assess whether the new gTLD program is fulfilling its social purposes, examining plans, expectations, and proposed outcomes.
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